Piano Enrichment Performance Program (PEPP)

Are you looking for regular performance opportunities to enhance your musicianship as a pianist? PEPP offers a supportive group environment where young pianists can develop greater confidence, musicianship skills, and overall performance preparation. This program is perfect for those preparing for exams, recitals, festivals, and other performance events. 

• Location: 190 Lester Street, Waterloo
• Dates: TBD
• Time: Thursdays at 6 or 7 p.m. (1-hour duration)
• Cost: $250
• Level: RCM 8+

 Contact the school directly to register. 

Broadway 101: Junior Musical Theatre Workshop 

*FULL*

Come and join us for a musical theatre experience like no other! As a cast member of Broadway 101 your child will learn teamwork strategies and make new friendships.

Work with Stratford Festival singing coach Jennie Such and performer/choreographer Jason Sermonia as you prepare monologues and scenes from musicals such as: You’re a good man Charlie Brown, Annie, The Sound of Music, The Secret Garden, Oliver and 101 Dalmations.

Your child will have their own moment in the spotlight and an opportunity to build vocal, acting and dance skills from professionals in the industry. 

• Location: 190 Lester Street, Waterloo
• Dates: Wednesdays Sept. 13-Nov. 29
• Time: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. (1-hour duration)
• Cost: $300
• Ages: 10-13

Bucket Drumming!

Students will learn how to use a wide range of rhythms and proper techniques to perform fun popular songs on the buckets. Students will learn the skills required to play in a group setting. Ages 9-13, Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. starting Sept. 14. Led by Steve James.

• Location: 190 Lester Street, Waterloo
• Dates: Tuesdays starting Sept. 12 (10-week session)
• Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m.
• Cost: $250
• Ages: 9-13

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Improvisation Ensemble

There is an art to "making it up as you go". This ensemble will introduce participants to the art of improvisation using the Blues and Jazz as the framework to explore improvisation techniques. The knowledge gained is applicable to any style of music. All instrumentalists and vocalists are welcome! A working knowledge of your instrument is required. Led by Dave O'Neill. 

A PA, piano, vibraphone, drum set and hand percussion will be provided. All other instruments will need to be supplied by the student, including amplifiers.

Session One:

• Location: 190 Lester Street, Waterloo
• Dates: Sept. 11 to Dec. 4, 2023 (12 weeks) *No session Oct. 9
• Time: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
• Cost: $250
• Ages: 10-14 (15+ option available here!)

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Session Two:

• Location: 190 Lester Street, Waterloo
• Dates: Jan. 8 to April 8, 2024 (12 weeks) *No session Feb. 19, April 1
• Time: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
• Cost: $250
• Ages: 10-14 (15+ option available here!)

*Registration opens in Fall 2023

Session Three:

• Location: 190 Lester Street, Waterloo
• Dates: April 15 to June 24, 2024 (10 weeks) *No session May 20
• Time: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
• Cost: $200
• Ages: 10-14 (15+ option available here!)

*Registration opens in Winter 2024

Fiddle Jams

Led by Shane Guse, join us for a monthly fiddle jam! This is a drop-in event. This is a fun and supportive group setting where you play when you can, listen when you can't, and make sure to take note of new tunes you hear and want to explore. This is open to players of all ages and levels. If you have never played fiddle before, this is a great opportunity to try it out. The goal is to have fun, build confidence and repertoire, and hopefully introduce fiddling to those who have never had the opportunity to try it. 

• Location: 190 Lester Street, Waterloo
• Dates: TBD
• Time: Sundays from 7:15 - 8:15 p.m.
• Cost: $5 for non-BSL students; free for BSL students
• Ages: All (should have minimum basic proficiency on your instrument) 

No registration required.

Video Game Music Appreciation

Characters' Themes

We all have favourite characters in the video games we play, but what do their themes tell us about the characters we know and love? In this small group class, students explore how protagonists’ (heroes’) and antagonists’ (villains’) themes in video games reflect the personalities of the characters they represent through guided listening, analysis, and class discussions. Students also have the opportunity to analyse or compose a hero’s theme and a villain’s theme and present their work to the class at the end of the course. 

• Location: Virtual
• Dates: Thursdays; Sept. 21 - Dec. 14 (no class Nov. 23)
• Time: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
• Cost: $290 
• Ages: 13+

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Battle Themes

Why does battle music in video games always seem to get our blood pumping? This class introduces students to the features of regular battle and boss battle themes from different games and explores how they make us feel when we’re playing through guided listening and analysis. Students also have the opportunity to analyse or compose a regular battle theme and a boss battle theme and share their work with the class at the end of the course.

• Location: Virtual
• Dates: Thursdays; Sept. 21 - Dec. 14 (no class Nov. 23)
• Time: 7:45 - 8:45 p.m.
• Cost: $290 
• Ages: 13+

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SUP'R Students!

(Singing, Ukulele, Piano, Recorder)

*FULL*

Formerly RSVP, this program is a musical introduction to students ages 7-10, focusing on four different instruments over 28 weeks. Students will experience seven weeks of singing, seven weeks of ukulele, seven weeks of piano, and seven weeks of recorder (order of instruction may vary). Music books, a recorder, and a rental ukulele will be provided as part of the program. No musical experience necessary!

• Location: 190 Lester Street, Waterloo
• Dates: Friday Sept. 15, 2023
• Time: Fridays at 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
• Cost: $475 (students must attend the entire program for 28 weeks)
• Ages: 7-10
• Class limit: 11

Contact the school directly to register.